LTC Edward Richard Webber IV's Obituary
Edward Richard Webber IV, known to some as “Rick”, “Doc” or “Dr. Webber” was born in Chehalis, Washington September 15th of 1942 and passed away November 19, 2017. He is survived by his wife Jean Webber and his children Edward R. Webber V and Mary E. Cooper, as well as his grandchildren Edward VI and Christina Cork. Dr. Webber served a long, prestigious military career, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. He became a Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston and practiced for over 40 years, including being featured in several articles for his expertise in the field. He served in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm preparing troops for deployment at Fort Hood, as well as for the National Guard toward the end of his military career and was named the official Optometrist for the National Guard for the state of Texas.He married Jean Brian on June 10, 1967 recently celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. As a child, Dr. Webber lived all around the world, including Africa, Italy, Germany, Libya, Japan and many other places over Europe. He was an avid model builder of historical airplanes and warships and received many awards and honors, including having some of his models displayed in museums. He consistently donated and was involved with military charities including various Veterans organizations. He volunteered for the neighborhood watch for several years as well as serving as the president of his modelers club. He loved to read novels and watch movies, especially science fiction, one of his favorite series being Star Trek. He also loved trivia and had a vast array of what he would describe in his own words as “useless knowledge”. He also loved to travel, frequently going on cruises, traveling the globe. He was a devoted husband and a dedicated father and grandfather, not to just his own children, but to anyone who was willing to listen to his wisdom. He was an incredible man who loved his wife and children immensely, who would do anything for anyone, who served his country with distinction and honor and who lived his life to the fullest. Many people live life wondering if they have changed lives or made the world a better place, Edward R. Webber IV was not one of them. A funeral service for LTC Webber IV will be held at 2:30 PM Friday, November 24, 2017, in the Memorial Chapel at Restland Funeral Home. A burial will be held on Monday, November 27, 2017, at 1:15 PM at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew and loved him. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery, 13005 Greenville Avenue, at Restland Road, Dallas, TX 75243, (972-238-7111).
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